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Maha Shivratri
महाशिवरात्रि
The great night of Shiva — when the cosmic dance and union of Shiva and Parvati is celebrated through night-long jaagran, fasting, and rudrabhishek.
Sunday, 15 February 2026Phalguna Krishna ChaturdashiDeity · Shiva
Recommended rituals
- 1Day-long fast — many do nirjala
- 2Rudrabhishek with bilvapatra, milk, honey
- 3Recite Shri Rudram & Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
- 4Night-long jaagran in four praharas
- 5Offer dhatura and bilvapatra
Mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Recite 108 times during the festival's auspicious window.
What is auspicious on this day
- ✓Mantra siddhi
- ✓Healing chronic ailments
- ✓Removing fear of death
- ✓Marriage fulfilment for unmarried devotees